FARGO (KFGO) – Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, is in urgent need of blood donors. Its blood centers in Fargo, Minot, Aberdeen and Mitchell, South Dakota were closed Wed. and scheduled blood drives were called off. As a result, KFGO will host an emergency blood drive at their studios at 1020 25th St. S from 9 to 3:30 Friday. The…
FARGO, N.D. — Whenever they go out on a call, paramedics with F–M Ambulance make sure that their paramedics and those they are helping are covered up from the cold. However, the extra time devoted to safety, along with the colder temperatures, are slowing down some response times. “Since it is so cold, it takes a bit longer to do calls…
FARGO, N.D. — The frigid temperatures have been affecting flights across the country. People flying in from warmer places say the dramatic shift in temperature was a shock to them when they got off the plane. “Almost 100 degree difference. Swinging from the 55 degree weather we left in Arizona to a –54, not really happy to be back, excited to be…
MOORHEAD, Minn- The cold weather isn’t keeping shoppers from stocking up on their groceries. Hornbacher’s in Moorhead saw an influx of customers gearing up with groceries on both Monday and Tuesday for the bone-chilling temperatures. The store director says this didn’t stop some people from shopping this morning, even with temperatures in the high negatives. He also expects the majority…
FARGO, N.D. — With the temperatures still well below zero, your car might need some extra attention. Starting your car daily can help keep the battery from losing its charge. Cold temperatures make it difficult for auto dealerships to keep the batteries in used vehicles from dying. Corwin Toyota has had to replace the batteries in around 30 cars over…
FARGO, N.D. — The cold temperatures did not stop some animals from having some fun in the sun. Even though the Red River Zoo is closed, cold–climate creatures are thriving outside while the staff is covered from head–to–toe. Wolves, camels, and deer are just some of the animals who aren’t too worried about the cold. While the animals are having a…
FARGO, N.D. — The Holiday Inn Express on 19th Avenue South has a new deal so the whole family can have fun while it’s cold out. The hotel is hosting a “Too COOL for School” Pool Party. You can get six wristbands to use at the pool for $69. You also get a sleeping room for the day. If you…
STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — A Stutsman County man is accused of sexually assaulting his nephew nearly 20 years ago. 56-year-old Jerome Greenshields of Cleveland, North Dakota is charged with sexual assault and gross sexual imposition. Court documents say one of his nephews contacted the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department to report the incidents. Greenshields is accused of sexually assaulting his nephew between…
MINOT, ND — Police are recommending attempted murder charges against a Belcourt man accused of stabbing a woman in Minot. Authorities say the woman suffered multiple stab wounds on Tuesday. 24-year-old Jesse Azure fled in a vehicle but was later stopped near the Ward County Courthouse and arrested. Officials say the woman knows the suspect. She was taken to Trinity Hospital…
The extreme cold has tested the power grid in parts of the region. There were scattered outages across parts of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Otter Tail Power crews scrambled to get power restored within two hours to about 650 customers in the Fordville, North Dakota area. About 1100 customers in Fergus Falls lost power for several hours early…
